Disciplinary charges, responses and suspensions for December 2022

Wednesday 04 Jan 2023
FA charges - December 2022

31 December 2022

INCIDENT ON THE FIELD OF PLAY WHICH FALLS WITHIN LAW 12, WHICH WAS NOT SEEN BY MATCH OFFICIALS, BUT WAS CAUGHT ON VIDEO
Mr. Oladapo Afolayan, Bolton Wanderers FC

Lincoln City FC v Bolton Wanderers FC
Football League 1
30 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E1.1 - It is alleged that Mr. Afolayan’s behaviour in or around the 57th minute of the fixture constituted violent conduct.

Charge denied. Hearing to be convened.

Result 
Proven 
3 match suspension 

30 December 2022

Clearly Excessive
John Keaton Buckley, Blackburn Rovers FC
Blackburn Rovers FC v Middlesborough 
Football League Championship
29/12/22
S2 – Violent Conduct 

Result 
Claim dismissed 

Wrongful Dismissal & Clearly Excessive
Luke Michael Leahy, Shrewsbury Town FC
Shrewsbury Town FC v Cheltenham Town 
Football League 1
29/12/22
S2 – Violent Conduct 

Result 
Wrongful Dismissal: Claim Upheld
3-match suspension removed

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Cook, Manager, Chesterfield FC

Scunthorpe United FC vs Chesterfield FC
National League 
26 December 2022

Breaches of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 65th minute of the fixture, Mr. Cook’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper. 

2. It is alleged that following his dismissal, Mr. Cook’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper. 

3. It is alleged that in and/or around the tunnel area following the conclusion of the fixture, Mr. Cook’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or improper. 

Mr Cook has until 6:00pm on Thursday 5 January 2023 to provide a response. 

29 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Gary Johnson, Manager, Torquay United FC

Torquay United FC vs Yeovil Town FC
National League - Premier
26 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1:
1. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, Mr. Johnson’s language and/or behaviour was improper and/or insulting and/or abusive towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal his behaviour was improper.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 4 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shaun Rooney, Player, Fleetwood Town FC

Fleetwood Town FC vs Sheffield Wednesday FC
EFL League One
26 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 83rd minute of the fixture, Mr. Rooney’s behaviour following the offence for which he was dismissed was improper and/or threatening.

The Club have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 4 January 2023 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Preston North End FC, EFL Championship

Preston North End FC vs Huddersfield Town FC
EFL Championship
26 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 13th minute of the fixture, Preston North End FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Preston North End FC have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 4 January 2023 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Huddersfield Town FC, EFL Championship

Preston North End FC vs Huddersfield Town FC
EFL Championship
26 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 13th minute of the fixture, Huddersfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Huddersfield Town FC have until 6:00pm on Wednesday 4 January 2023 to provide a response. 

28 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Paul Faili, Chairman, Three Bridges FC

Three Bridges FC vs Sittingbourne FC
Isthmian League - South East
15 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, Mr. Faili used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official; and
2. It is alleged that in or around the 93rd minute of the fixture, Mr. Faili used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Mr. Faili has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Ashley Healey, U18 Manager, Eastleigh FC

Gosport Borough FC U18 v Eastleigh FC U18 Orange
Under 18 Central Division - Hampshire Combination & Development Football League
9 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr. Healey’s conduct towards a Match Official was improper.

Mr. Healey has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Callum Donaghey, Player, Three Bridges FC

Ashford United FC vs Three Bridges FC
Isthmian League – South East
25 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 82nd minute of the fixture, following Mr. Donaghey’s dismissal, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and
2. It is alleged following his dismissal, he returned to the edge of the field of play where his behaviour was improper; and
3. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, he returned to the field of play where his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and
4. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the tunnel area, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and
5. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in or around the car park area, his language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or threatening.

Mr. Donaghey has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Shamus Wiggins, Player, Littlehampton Town FC

Littlehampton Town FC vs Ashford United FC
Isthmian League – South East
1 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, following Mr. Wiggins’ dismissal, your language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and
2. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, in the tunnel area his language was further abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Wiggins has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Martin Dynan, Manager, Hayward Heaths Town FC

Cray Valley vs Haywards Heath Town FC
Isthmian League – South East
22 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 59th minute of the fixture, Mr. Dynan used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words towards a Match Official.

Mr. Dynan has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Stamford AFC, Northern Premier League – Midlands Division

Shepshed Dynamo FC v Stamford AFC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
4 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 45th minute of the fixture, Stamford AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Stamford AFC have until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Arthur Lee, Player, Carshalton Athletic FC

Carshalton Athletic FC v Folkestone Invicta FC
Isthmian League - Premier Division
24 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during half time of the fixture Mr. Lee’s language was abusive and/or insulting and/or threatening towards a Match Official.

Mr. Lee has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Ben Smith, Manager, Herne Bay FC

Corinthian-Casuals FC v Herne Bay FC
Isthmian League - Premier Division
5 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture Mr. Smith’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.
2. It is alleged that following his dismissal his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper towards a Match Official.

Mr. Smith has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Ian Nicholls, Manager, East Grinstead Town

Whitehawk v East Grinstead Town
Isthmian League - South East
22 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture, Mr. Nicholls used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Mr. Nicholls has until 6pm on 9 January 2023 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chris Moore, Manager, Hanwell Town FC

Hanwell Town FC vs Merthyr Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
8 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3: 
1. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture on the field of play, Mr Moore used abusive and/or insulting words
towards a Match Official
2. It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture in or around the changing room, Mr Moore used abusive and/or
insulting words towards a Match Official

Mr. Moore admits the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Marlow FC, Isthmian League South Central

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Marlow FC failed to ensure that its players and/or bench occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Marlow FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing. 

MISCONDUCT – MEDIA COMMENTS
Nick Hayes, Billericay Town FC, Isthmian League – Premier Division 

Breach of FA Rule E3:
It is alleged that Mr Hayes’s comments constitute improper conduct and/or bring the game into disrepute and/or are insulting contrary to Rule E3.1.

Mr. Hayes admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Mitch Austin, Manager, Harborough Town FC

Sutton Coldfield Town FC vs Harborough Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
12 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture Mr. Austin’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

Mr. Austin admits the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Harborough Town FC, Northern Premier League – Midlands Division

Sutton Coldfield Town FC vs Harborough Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
12 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture in or around the field of play, Harborough Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or bench occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.

Harborough Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Lewis Kelly, Kitman, Harborough Town FC

Sutton Coldfield Town FC vs Harborough Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
12 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture Mr. Kelly’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

Lewis Kelly admit the charge and elect a paper hearing. 

WD Claim: Violent Conduct
Kyle Hudlin, AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon v Newport County AFC
Football League 2
26/12/22
S2 – Violent conduct, Head to Head

Result 
Claim upheld 
3 match suspension removed

WDEX Claim- Violent Conduct
Nicke Kabamba- Barnet FC 
Barnet FC v Boreham Wood 
National League-Premier
26/12/2022

S2 – Violent conduct

Result 
WD: Claim Dismissed
EX: Claim Upheld- suspension lowered from 3 matches to 1 match suspension. 

21 December 2022

INCIDENT OF PLAYER MISCONDUCT
Denny Roberts, Player, Woking FC

Woking FC (Under 19s) v Horndean FC (Under 19s)
The FA Youth Cup
3 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 74th minute of the fixture, following the offence for which Mr. Roberts was dismissed, he did commit an act of violent conduct.

Mr. Roberts denies the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

INCIDENT OF PLAYER MISCONDUCT
Paul Dawson, Player, Bamber Bridge FC

Bamber Bridge FC vs Radcliffe FC
Northern Premier League
5 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that following Mr. Dawson’s dismissal in or around the 73rd minute of the fixture his language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Dawson admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mr. Chris Search, Manager, Concord Rangers FC

Concord Rangers FC vs St. Albans City FC
National League South
11 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the first half of the fixture, Mr. Search’s language was abusive and/or improper

Mr. Search admits the charge but does not accept Standard Penalty 1. A Paper Hearing will be convened.

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£200 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Hampton & Richmond Borough FC

Dulwich Hamlet FC vs Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
National League South
5 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 49th minute of the fixture, Hampton & Richmond Borough FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Hampton & Richmond Borough FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing. 

Result 
£400 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
Tony Dunn, Sports Therapist, Ramsbottom United FC, Northern Premier League – West Division

Ramsbottom United FC vs Prescot Cables FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
4 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute Mr. Dunn’s behaviour was improper.

Result
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£50 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO POST MATCH MEDIA COMMENTS (NON-FAST TRACK)
Mr. Martin Dynan, Manager, Hayward Heaths Town FC

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that the comments posted to Twitter, from the account @Dynan5, on 09 October 2022 are abusive and/or bring the game into disrepute.

Mr. Dynan has until 6pm on 28 November 2022 to provide a response.

Result
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£125 fine 

20 December 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sutton Coldfield Town FC, Northern Premier League – Midlands Division

Sutton Coldfield Town FC vs Harborough Town FC
Northern Premier League – Midlands Division
12 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture in or around the field of play, Sutton Coldfield Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or bench occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative and/or violent behaviour.

Sutton Coldfield Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

Mass Confrontation, Non-Standard Case
Fleetwood Town FC
Milton Keynes Dons FC v Fleetwood Town FC
Football League 1
10/12/22
E20.1 – Mass Confrontation

Result - £5000 Fine

19 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Zach Foster-Crouch, Goalkeeper Coach, Maidstone FC

Dorking Wanderers FC vs Maidstone United FC
National League Premier
13 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the pitch area following the completion of the fixture, Mr. Foster-Crouch used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official.

Mr. Foster-Crouch admits the charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1 (£125 fine and 1 match touchline ban). 

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION INVESTIGATION INTO MR. TITO DAVIDSON
Tito Davidson, Player, Kings Arms FC

Breach of FA Rule F3 – It is alleged that Mr. Davidson has not complied with requirements pursuant to FA Rule F2, by failing to make himself available to attend an interview to answer questions and provide information at a time and place determined by The Football Association.

Mr. Davidson has until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

Wrongful Dismissal
Connor Roberts, Burnley FC
Burnley FC v Middlesborough 
Football League Championship
17/12/22
S4 – Denial of an obvious goal or goal-scoring opportunity by deliberate handling the ball

Claim Upheld – 1 Match Suspension withdrawn

16 December 2022

MISCONDUCT - PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Jack Roper, Southall FC, Isthmian South Central

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Roper failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Westfield FC v Southall FC
Isthmian South Central
12 November 2022

Mr. Roper has until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT - PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Southall FC, Isthmian South Central

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Southall FC failed to ensure Mr. Jack Roper complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Westfield FC v Southall FC
Isthmian South Central
12 November 2022

Southall FC have until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT - PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Carl Pearce, Southall FC, Isthmian South Central

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Pearce failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Westfield FC v Southall FC
Isthmian South Central
12 November 2022

Mr. Pearce has until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT - PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Southall FC, Isthmian South Central

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Southall FC failed to ensure Mr. Carl Pearce complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Westfield FC v Southall FC
Isthmian South Central
12 November 2022

Southall FC have until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT - PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Samuel Bello-Balogun, Southall FC, Isthmian South Central

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Bello-Balogun failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Southall FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian South Central
19 November 2022

Mr. Bello-Balogun has until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MISCONDUCT - PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Southall FC, Isthmian South Central

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Southall FC failed to ensure Mr. Bello-Balogun complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Southall FC v Binfield FC
Isthmian South Central
19 November 2022

Southall FC have until 6pm on 28 December 2022 to provide a response. 

Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension
Harlow Town FC, Southern League Division One Central

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Harlow Town FC failed to ensure that Mr. Syrus Gordon complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Didcot Town FC v Harlow Town FC
Southern League Division One Central
19 November 2022

Harlow Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing. 

Wrongful Dismissal and Excessive Punishment
Ashleigh Neville, Tottenham Hotspur Women FC
Tottenham Hotspur Women FC v Everton Football Club Women
The FA WSL
14/12/2022
S1 – Serious Foul Play

Claim Dismissed; 3 Match Suspension Remains

MASS CONFRONTATION
Fulham FC, Premier League 2 – Division 1

Liverpool FC U21 v Fulham FC U21
Premier League 2 - Division 1
6 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Fulham FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from provocative behaviour.

Fulham FC have admitted the charge and request a paper hearing.

Result 
£5000 fine 

MASS CONFRONTATION
Liverpool FC

Liverpool FC U21 v Fulham FC U21
Premier League 2 - Division 1
6 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Liverpool FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and refrained from provocative behaviour.

Liverpool FC admits the charge and a paper hearing will be convened.

Result 
£5000 fine 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD
Mr. David Horseman, Head Coach, Southampton FC B Team, Premier League 2 – Division 2

Southampton FC U21 vs Aston Villa FC U21
Premier League 2 – Division 2
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the tunnel area during the half time of the fixture, Mr. Horseman used abusive and/or insulting and/or improper words and/or behaviour towards a Match Official.

Mr. Horseman admits the charge and requests a paper hearing.

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£1000 fine

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - STANDARD CASE
Ryan Pugh, Coach, Ossett United FC, Northern Premier League – East Division

North Shields FC vs Ossett United FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
5 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the 90th minute of the fixture, Mr. Pugh’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

Mr. Pugh has until 8 December 2022 to provide a response. 

Result 
1 Match Touchline Ban 
£50 fine 

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO DISCRIMINATION
Mr Joshua Kay, Barrow AFC, English Football League 2

Barrow AFC v Leyton Orient FC
24 September 2022
English Football League 2

Breach of FA Rule E3 – Misconduct in respect of a comment you made during an English
Football League 2 fixture between Barrow AFC and Leyton Orient FC on Saturday 24th September 2022, at the SO Legal Stadium, Barrow-in-Furness.

Denies Charge/Personal Hearing requested.

Result 
Proven 
6 Match suspension (2 matches already served)
£1050 fine 
FA Mandatory Education 

15 December 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Milton Keynes Dons FC, League One

Milton Keynes Dons FC vs Fleetwood Town FC
League One
10 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 69th minute of the fixture, Milton Keynes Dons FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Milton Keynes Dons FC admit the charge and accept Standard Penalty 1. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY
Stuart Walker

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 – It is alleged Mr. Walker directly approached a Minor in respect of entering into a Representation Contract which is contrary to Regulation B.8.

Mr. Walker admits the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - STANDARD CASE
Max Mitchell, Assistant Manager, Potters Bar Town FC

Welwyn Garden City FC vs Biggleswade Town FC
Southern League – Division One Central
5 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the 95th minute of the fixture, Mr. Mitchell’s language and/or behaviour was improper.

Mr. Mitchell admits the charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1. 

Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension
Watford FC (Academy)

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Watford FC failed to ensure that Mr. Ryan Andrews complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Middlesbrough FC (Academy) v Watford FC (Academy)
Premier League Cup
19 November 2022

Watford FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

Participating in a fixture whilst under an automatic suspension
Ryan Andrews, Watford FC Academy 

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Andrews has failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Middlesbrough FC (Academy) v Watford FC (Academy)
Premier League Cup
19 November 2022

Mr. Andrews admits the charge and elects a paper hearing.

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Mr Nick Hutchings, Dorchester Sports FC

Breach of FA Rule E8 – It is alleged Mr Hutchings placed 285 bets on football matches between 24 August 2014 and 8 March 2020.

Mr. Hutchings admits the charge and requests a personal hearing.

Please liaise with Andrew Phillips or Tom Astley before releasing this information.

RESULT
6-week suspension from all football & football-related activity 
£350 fine
Warning to future conduct 

Wrongful Dismissal
Alfie Kilgour – Bristol Rovers
Bristol Rovers v Milton Keynes Dons FC
EFL Trophy
13/12/22
S5 – Denial of an obvious goal-scoring opportunity

RESULT
Claim dismissed – suspension remains in place

14 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darren Beale, Assistant Manager, Faversham Town FC

Potters Bar Town FC v Romford
FA Cup
17 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that during the above fixture, Mr. Beale used abusive and/or insulting words towards a Match Official.

Mr. Beale has until 6pm on 21 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Anthony Woodhouse, Assistant Manager, North Shields FC

North Shields FC vs Dunston FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
19 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 80th minute of the fixture Mr. Woodhouse’s behaviour was threatening and/or violent and/or improper.

Mr. Woodhouse denies the charge and elects a paper hearing.

13 December 2022 

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO DISCRIMINATION
Andy Mangan, Assistant Manager, Bristol Rovers FC

Bristol Rovers FC V Plymouth Argyle FC
22nd October 2022
League One

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that on 22nd October 2022, during the half time period of the match between Bristol Rovers FC V Plymouth Argyle FC, Mr. Mangan’s language and/or behaviour towards a Plymouth Argyle FC staff member was abusive and/or insulting contrary to Rule E3.1. It is further alleged that the breach of FA Rule E3.1 is an “aggravated breach” as defined in Rule E3.2, as it includes a reference, whether express or implied, to sexual orientation.

Mr. Mangan has until 6pm on 21 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mr. Sam Morgan, Assistant Manager, Haywards Heath Town FC

Chichester City FC vs Haywards Heath Town FC
Isthmian League Cup
18 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 61st minute of the fixture, Mr. Morgan’s language was abusive and/or insulting towards a match official.

Mr. Morgan admits the charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1. 

12 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Alun Armstrong, Manager, Darlington FC, National League North 

Spennymoor Town FC v Darlington FC
National League North
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture whilst on the field of play and/or within the tunnel area Mr. Armstrong acted in an aggressive and/or improper manner and/or did use violent conduct.

Mr. Armstrong has until 6pm on 20 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDCT – NON-STANDARD CASE
Bernard Morley, Manager, Spennymoor Town FC, National League North

Spennymoor Town FC v Darlington FC
National League North
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture whilst on the field of play and/or within the tunnel area Mr. Morley acted in an aggressive and/or improper manner and/or did use violent conduct.

Mr. Morley has until 6pm on 20 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Spennymoor Town FC, National League North

Spennymoor Town FC v Darlington FC
National League North
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Spennymoor Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Spennymoor Town FC have until 6pm on 20 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Darlington FC, National League North

Spennymoor Town FC v Darlington FC
National League North
27 August 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 95th minute of the fixture, Darlington FC failed to ensure that its players and/or officials conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Darlington FC have until 6pm on 20 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON STANDARD CASE
Mohammed Hassan, Player, Dereham Town FC, FA Challenge Trophy

Dereham Town FC vs Spalding United FC
FA Challenge Trophy
24 September 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3: It is alleged that in or around the changing room area following the end of the fixture Mr. Hassan’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Hassan denies the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Eitel Goueth, Beaconsfield Town FC, Southern League – Premier Division South 

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Goueth has failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Beaconsfield Town FC v Tiverton Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
22 October 2022

Mr. Goueth admits the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON STANDARD CASE
Curtis Jones, Player, FC United of Manchester, Northern Premier League

FC United of Manchester vs Marine FC
Northern Premier League
1 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 90th minute of the fixture, following Mr. Jones’ dismissal, his language was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper; and
2. It is alleged that upon completion of the fixture, his language was further abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Jones admits the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – STANDARD CASE
Dulwich Hamlet FC

Dulwich Hamlet FC vs Hampton & Richmond Borough FC
National League South
5 November 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that in or around the 49th minute of the fixture, Dulwich Hamlet FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Dulwich Hamlet FC admit the charge and accept Standard Penalty 1.

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Fylde, National League North

Gloucester City FC vs AFC Fylde
National League North
3 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, AFC Fylde failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

AFC Fylde admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – STANDARD CASE
Mr. Gus Payne, Physio, Hayes & Yeading United FC

Hayes & Yeading United FC vs Poole Town FC
Southern League Premier Division South
25 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 88th minute of the fixture, Mr. Payne’s language and/or behaviour was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Payne admits the charge, does not accept Standard Penalty 1 and elects a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT – NON STANDARD CASE
Mr. Thomas Urwin, Coach, Kidsgrove Athletic FC

Kidsgrove Athletic FC vs Bootle FC
Northern Premier League – West Division
22 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the 84th minute of the fixture, Mr. Urwin’s behaviour was violent and/or improper.

Mr. Urwin denies the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

Participating in a fixture whilst under an automatic suspension
Tom Sawyer, Player, Grimsby Borough FC, Northern Premier League – East Division

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Sawyer has failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Shildon AFC v Grimsby Borough FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
29 November 2022

Mr. Sawyer admits the charge and elects a paper hearing. 

Failing to ensure that a Player associated with the Club complied with an automatic suspension
Grimsby Borough FC, Northern Premier League – East Division

Breach of FA Rule E12 - It is alleged that you failed to ensure that Mr. Tom Sawyer complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Shildon AFC v Grimsby Borough FC
Northern Premier League – East Division
29 November 2022

Grimsby Borough FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Beaconsfield Town FC, Southern League – Premier Division South 

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Beaconsfield Town FC failed to ensure that Mr. Eitel Goueth complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Beaconsfield Town FC v Tiverton Town FC
Southern League – Premier Division South
22 October 2022

Beaconsfield Town FC admit the charge and elect a paper hearing.

8 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr. Mark Bartley, Manager, Marlow FC

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3:
1. It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute Mr. Bartley’s behaviour amounted to violent conduct.
2. It is alleged that following Mr. Bartley’s dismissal his language and/or behaviour was threatening and/or improper.

Mr. Bartley has until 6pm on 16 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - NON-STANDARD CASE
Mr Jay Gassons, Assistant Manager, Chertsey Town FC, Isthmian League South Central

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute Mr. Gassons’ behaviour amounted to violent conduct.

Mr. Gassons has until 6pm on 16 December 2022 to provide a response. 

MASS CONFRONTATION – NON-STANDARD CASE
Chertsey Town FC, Isthmian League South Central

Marlow FC vs Chertsey Town FC
Isthmian League South Central
8 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 75th minute of the fixture Chertsey Town FC failed to ensure that its players and/or bench occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.

Chertsey Town FC have until 6pm on 16 December 2022 to provide a response. 

Participating in a fixture whilst under an automatic suspension
Syrus Gordon, Player, Harlow Town FC - Southern League Division One Central

Breach of FA Rule E10 – It is alleged that Mr. Gordon has failed to comply with an automatic suspension by participating in the following fixture:

Didcot Town FC v Harlow Town FC
Southern League Division One Central
19 November 2022

Mr. Gordon has until 6pm on 16 December 2022 to provide a response. 

SURROUNDING A MATCH OFFICIAL – STANDARD CASE
Gloucester City FC, National League North

Gloucester City FC vs AFC Fylde
National League North
3 December 2022

Breach of FA Rule E20.1 – It is alleged that in or around the 87th minute of the fixture, Gloucester City FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.

Gloucester City AFC have until 6pm on 16 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OUTSIDE THE JURISDICTION OF MATCH OFFICIALS BUT REPORTED TO THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION – NON STANDARD CASE
Tom Martin, Player, Guernsey FC, Isthmian League – South Central

Chertsey Town FC vs Guernsey FC
Isthmian League – South Central
1 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3: It is alleged that in or around the 27th minute of the fixture, following Mr. Martin’s dismissal, his behaviour was improper.

Mr. Martin admits the charge and requests a paper hearing.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - STANDARD CASE
Spencer Harrison, Coach, Waltham Abbey FC, Southern League – Division One Central

Cirencester Town vs Waltham Abbey FC
Southern League – Division One Central
1 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that in or around the changing room area following the end of the fixture Mr. Harrison’s language and/or behaviour towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Harrison admits the charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT
David Phillips, Manager, Runcorn Linnets FC

Workington AFC vs Runcorn Linnets
Northern Premier League - West Division
15 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Mr. Phillips’ behaviour was violent and/or threatening and/or improper.

Mr. Phillips admits the charge and requests a paper hearing. 

7 December 2022

MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO BETTING
Andrew Rossiter, Player, Poole Town FC 

Breach of FA Rule E8 – Misconduct under FA Rule E1(b)/E1.2 (as applicable) in respect of 47 bets placed on football between 09 May 2018 to 07 August 2022.

Mr. Rossiter has until 6pm on 15 December 2022 to provide a response. 

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT - STANDARD CASE
Bradley Wellman, Manager, Canvey Island FC, Isthmian League – Premier Division

Margate FC vs Canvey Island FC
Isthmian League – Premier Division
15 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E3 - It is alleged that during the second half of the fixture Mr. Wellman’s language towards a Match Official was abusive and/or insulting and/or improper.

Mr. Wellman admits the charge and accepts Standard Penalty 1.

PARTICIPATING IN A FIXTURE WHILST UNDER AN AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION
Gateshead FC, National League - Premier

Breach of FA Rule E12 – It is alleged that Gateshead FC failed to ensure that Mr. Carl Magnay complied with an automatic suspension, in that he participated in the following fixture:

Torquay United FC v Gateshead FC
National League – Premier
26 November 2022

Gateshead FC admit the charge and request a paper hearing.

Incident of Misconduct (Fast Track 2)
Ashley Barnes, Burnley FC
Burnley FC v Blackburn Rovers FC
EFL Championship
13/11/2022
E3.1 – improper conduct in that they are improper, and/or bring the game into
disrepute, and/or use abusive and/or insulting words.
Result - £7,500 Fine

Mass Confrontation (Fast Track 2) – Non-Standard Case
Carlisle United AFC
Walsall FC v Carlisle United AFC
FA Cup
26 November 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Carlisle United AFC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Result - £3,000 fine

Mass Confrontation (Fast Track 2) – Non-Standard Case
Walsall FC
Walsall FC v Carlisle United AFC
FA Cup
26 November 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Walsall FCfailed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Result - £1,500 fine

6 December 2022

MISCONDUCT – CROWD CONTROL
Accrington Stanley FC, English Football League One

Bolton Wanderers FC v Accrington Stanley FC (“the Match”)
League One
22 October 2022

Breach of FA Rule E21.4 - It is alleged that Accrington Stanley FC failed to ensure that spectators and/or its supporters (and anyone purporting to be its supporters or followers) conduct themselves in an orderly fashion whilst attending the Match and do not use words or otherwise behave in a way which is improper, offensive, abusive, indecent, or insulting with either express or implied reference to sexual orientation.

Accrington Stanley FC admit the charge and request a paper hearing.

5 December 2022

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
AFC Wimbledon
AFC Wimbledon v Sutton United FC
EFL Trophy
22 November 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, AFC Wimbledon failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Result - £2,500 fine.

MASS CONFRONTATION (FAST TRACK 2) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Sutton United FC
AFC Wimbledon v Sutton United FC
EFL Trophy
22 November 2022
Breach of FA Rule E20.1 - It is alleged that following the completion of the fixture, Sutton United FC failed to ensure that its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or refrained from provocative behaviour.
Result - £3,500 fine.

1 December 2022

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT IN RELATION TO INTERMEDIARY ACTIVITY (NON-FAST TRACK)
Mark Williams

Breach of FA Rule E1.2 - It is alleged that Mr. Williams entered into a Representation Contract with a Minor prior to the 1st January of the year of that minor’s sixteenth birthday, contrary to Regulation B.8(a)(ii).

Mr. Williams admits the charge and requests a paper hearing.

By FA Staff